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Foster Application

Thank you for your interest in fostering for PAWS Chicago! Fostering is a vital part of our lifesaving work. Our team will do our best to review and respond to your application within 48 to 72 hours. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to meeting you soonYesNo

This is a mandatory question, please check yes and then proceed to the rest of the application.

Are you 21 years or older?YesNo

Do you have a form identification that shows proof of your current address?YesNo

Is your home rented or owned?OwnedRented

I have consent from my landlord, apartment complex, or condo association to keep a foster pet on the premises. PAWS Chicago has permission to contact my landlord/complex regarding my pet deposit or other rules regarding pet ownership.YesNoN/A

Landlord/Home Owner/ Complex name and phone number: (please type N/A if not applicable)

Please list the name of your current employer and their phone number. If you are a student, please list the name and phone number of your school.

Please provide the name, phone number, and relationship for 2 references that do not reside in the same household.

I give permission for any veterinarian providing service to me to release my medical information on any/all of my animals, past and present.YesNo

Current veterinarian name and phone number: (please type N/A if not applicable)

PAWS Chicago has three distinct foster programs. Please read their descriptions and see which program best suits your lifestyle. Select Yes or No to indicate your interest.

Medical Foster: Located at 3516 W 26th Street, Chicago. Provide tender loving care to animals recovering from surgery or illness. Medical Fosters also have the opportunity to help us raise puppies and kittens until they are old enough to be adopted.YesNo

Adoption Center Foster: Located at 1997 N Clybourn Ave. Adoption Center Fosters help our animals overcome any behavioral challenges and give us more insight into the type of home that would best suit their foster pet.YesNo

North Shore Adoption Center Foster: Located at 1616 Deerfield Road in Highland Park. These fosters offer healthy dogs, cats, puppies and kittens a temporary home while they wait for their chance to be adopted at our North Shore Adoption Center.YesNo

In the event of an animal emergency during business hours (8am-5pm) can you transport the animal to 3516 W 26th Street in Chicago?YesNo

Please indicate which types of animals you are interested in fostering?PuppiesAdult DogsKittensAdult Cats

What kind of foster care can you provide?Bottle FeedingMoms with littersOrphan littersSenior CareBehavioral rehabilitation/trainingAnimals in need of medication/physical therapySurgery/illness recoveryTemporary care of healthy animals

Please make at least 1 selection

How many people are in your household?

Do you have children? If so, please list their ages. (otherwise, type N/A)

Please list any current pets in your household. Include their names, breeds, and indicate if they are spayed/neutered.

On average, how many hours per day will your foster pet be alone?Less than 2 hours2-4 hours4-6 hours6-8 hours8-10 hoursMore than 10 hours

Where will your foster be kept while you're at home?

Where will your foster be kept when you're not at home?

Will you be able to house your foster animals separately from your own animals?YesNoN/A

No pet is perfect! Please indicate any behaviors that you are unwilling or unable to work through. Eliminating in the houseEscapingAggression towards petsDiggingVocalizingJumping on peopleFood/toy aggressionPulling on the leashDestructive behaviorAggression towards kidsScratching doors/furnitureMounting pets or family membersGetting on the counters/into the trash

Have you ever worked with an animal that had special needs? If yes, please describe.

Disclaimer

Thank you so much for your commitment to helping homeless animals and to further our mission for a No-Kill Chicago! Your patience & flexibility are appreciated, please allow 24 - 48 hours for our Foster Team to review, approve and respond to new applicants while we continue our day-to-day lifesaving efforts! Some email-filters send our responses to SPAM folders, so please check your inbox carefully.